Concept: Sin sneaks up on us slowly, then all at once, it ensnares us.

Preparation: A spool of thread.

I need a helper this morning. (Choose one youngster to assist. Position him/her where he/she can be seen by the congregation. Have the child extend his/her hands, wrists together, as you tie one loop of thread around the wrists while beginning to speak.) Let's see how strong you are. Can you pull your wrists apart and break that thread? Sure you can, it's just a little piece of wimpy string. Anyone can break through that. Let's try this again. What if I wrap it around twice this time? (Wrap and tie.) Can you break that? A little harder, but you are still stronger than that thread. That thread can't h…